9036 Cockles Ave

Description

Welcome to a rare coastal canvas in Beacon Hill—where your vision meets possibility —just 0.2 miles from the sugar-white sands of St. Joe Beach. Seize the rare opportunity to design your coastal dream on this construction-ready, fully cleared 50' x 100' homesite in Beacon Hill—just a few breezy blocks from St. Joe Beach's legendary dog-friendly sugar-white sands and bonfire-friendly shoreline. This parcel is pure potential: a level, X Flood Zone lot in a golf-cart-friendly neighborhood, where you can skip the heavy clearing and start building the beach home, investment retreat, or a secure outbuilding—such as a garage, workshop, boat storage, or pole barn—for your vehicles and coastal gear. (Please note: RV use as a residence or for temporary utility hookups is not permitted per Gulf County ordinance, but unoccupied RV storage is allowed next to a primary home. All outbuildings must comply with county permitting and setback requirements.) With two easy-access routes to dedicated St. Joe Beach and the Gulf waters (either via the Flounder Beach Access at Abalone St and Hwy 98, less than .2 miles away, or Junonia Beach Access at Fryer Ln and Hwy 98, both of which are ADA accessible)—every day here invites sunrise walks, world-class fishing, or sunset gatherings under endless Gulf skies. A utility pole stands conveniently at the right edge of the lot, offering a head start on power connection—subject to confirmation from the electric provider that the existing transformer can support a standard residential service. If approved, this makes it easy to drop in your meter and get building, with less red tape and more momentum. Plus, the coveted lower-risk X-flood zone protects your peace of mind, meaning no mandatory lender flood insurance and lower annual costs. Perfectly positioned for both tranquility and convenience, you're less than a mile from Mexico Beach, 10 miles from downtown Port St. Joe's shops and dining, 17 miles from Tyndall AFB, within easy reach of Panama City (~27 miles), and a short drive to Apalachicola's laid-back scene (~32 miles). This lot is also less than a mile from Gulf County Veterans Memorial Park at Beacon Hill, featuring pickleball courts, a playground, a dog park, and hosting Gulf County's Fall Concert Series in October, plus numerous other events throughout the year. Walk the land, breathe in the salt air, and imagine what's possible—this is a slice of the Forgotten Coast that's truly one of a kind. P.S. Don't forget your pickleball gear and sunscreen!